If Q is total real output,K is capital in use,L is labor employed,an increase in the productivity of labor would imply a(n):
A)increase in K/L.
B)increase in L/K.
C)increase in Q/L.
D)decrease in Q/K.
E)decrease in (Q + K)/L.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An increase in the productivity of labor means that more output can be produced with the same amount of labor. Therefore, Q/L will increase. This is because productivity is measured by output per unit of input (in this case, output per worker). The other choices do not accurately reflect the relationship between productivity and the variables given.

If Q Is Total Real Output,K Is Capital in Use,L